Post lockdown, airfares likely to skyrocket

Airfares may soar once the government-imposed 21-day lockdown is lifted. The first few days could even see fares shoot up to at least three times the pre-Covid ticket costs, TNN reported.

As India’s airlines prepare to resume operations, they now must adhere to social distancing norms. Flights will now have to operate with only one-third occupancy to ensure maximum social distancing between on-board passengers.

According to the TNN report, authorities are evaluating the option of allowing only one person in a row of three seats, with another passenger in the row that is immediately